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Airtex leather is great. Not too expensive but good quality. Plane plastics for the interior pieces. Airtex carpet is low quality but works.

Cool. Which ELSA are you building?

I want the M20E that they did all the weight reduction and drag improvements on or something like it. The ultimate in economy cruising. To me it is the Mooniest of Mooneys.

Haha. I miss this place and you too.

Sold to a friend. I can fly it whenever I want

I sold my Mooney a few years ago but still feel like a Mooniac. What’s wrong with me?

I agree with everything said here. It’s really weird. I think hyperinflation is coming.

You really need to see an airplane in person to make a decision. There will be obvious things that make you say no to the airplane when you see it in person. I like the manual gear a lot but wouldn’t let that be my main decision point. Some airplanes are well cared for and owned by people with the means to invest in their ongoing maintenance and upkeep. That is probably the most important factor to me. How it was stored and maintained.

I window shop on barnstormers mainly and have noticed a lack of inventory, quick sales, and what seems like high prices over the past few months. I have seen this with used cars and of course property values. Anyone else feel the same way? I think it’s due to stimulus and general economic growth. I sold my 162 in January and will get back into ownership in about two years or so. Hope I’m not priced out.

My IA used loctite. Worked great.

I would use it as an excuse to get new glass. The impact to the look is awesome. Also I'd recommend getting the solar tint option. I didn't and regretted it.

I like the old school Apache look too. I'd want a RV10. Good thing I know a guy building one.

Vantage is so much stronger than stock. You’ll like it.

I still come back too. Nice place to chat.

Good video about the Vashon Ranger. I have never flown one but I’m a fan.